About

Marcus C. Blackmore AM

Marcus Blackmore was born in Queensland in 1945, received his high school education at Church of England Grammar School in Brisbane, and later gained a Naturopathic Diploma from the NSW College of Naturopathic Sciences

For many years, Marcus has been involved with many charitable and business organisations and has received many awards for his contribution to industry and the community. He was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1998 and an Honorary Doctor of Southern Cross University in 2006.

Marcus started his life on the water as a deckhand and casual Master for Hayles Cruises in Brisbane in the late 60’s. He has had an extensive sailing career including 13 Sydney-Hobart Races and is a past Australian Farr 40 champion.

Service

1969-1971 Australian Army R.A.E. Rank 2nd Lieutenant with service in Vietnam.

Current Appointments

Marcus is currently Executive Director of Blackmores Ltd, a public company employing over 1,200 people in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The company markets the premium brand of vitamin and herbal products under the ‘Blackmores’ label and is widely recognised for its ethical practices and its treatment of staff.

Marcus also holds the following positions:

Director (and Past Chairman), Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

Honorary Trustee, CEDA (Committee for the Economic Development of Australia)

Vice Chair, Defence Reserves Support Council

Previous Appointments

Chairman and Board Member of the Heart Research Institute

Chairman and Board Member of the Southern Cross University Foundation

Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum

Member, Maritime Ministerial Advisory Committee to the NSW Government

Awards

Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) (1998) – for service to business, industry and the community

National Australia Day Council Citizen of the Year for community service in 1994.

NFAA ‘Lady Cilento Award’ for contribution to industry, 1981

NSW Government Premiers Award 1990 for community service

RiverCare 2000 Gold Award in 1995 by NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation

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God bless you Mr Marcus as I read your biography you are made for humanity. Whole world we proud on you because you are Great personality. I am praying to God for your long life and Good health and wealth.
Hope to see you very soon
It will be a God Gift for me if I could meet you.
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Pretpaul Siingh